Pork Fat Fudge is an sweet recipe brought to us by Lindsay DeAguila aka Animal Based Bae, a content creator who focuses on promoting farms like ours and author of Animal Based Diet Guide, an easy way to get started with an animal based diet.
There are all kinds of things you can make with pork fat like confit, sausage, candles and even soap! Fudge is just another great option that relies on high-quality ingredients such as our pork fat compared to pre-packaged lard and other alternatives.
Check out this full recipe that serves 8-10 people, takes under 30 minutes to make and an additional 2 hours to chill!
Ingredients:
1 cup rendered pork fat (start with ~3 cups of pork fat pieces to yield 1 cup)
½ cup honey
½ cup cocoa powder
1 tbsp ghee or butter
Maldon sea salt (or other flaky salt)
Instructions:
1. Render and Melt: In a saucepan over low heat, add the pork fat and ghee (or butter). Stir constantly as the fat melts, removing any solid pieces
2. Add Honey: Once the fat has melted, pour and stir in the honey, blending well
3. Incorporate Cocoa: Add the cocoa powder, stirring until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
4. Pour and Chill: Line a dish with unbleached parchment paper, pour the fudge mixture in, and sprinkle with Maldon sea salt. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until set
5.Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy your nutrient-dense fudge
